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Cayin

Cayin - iDAC-8

Digital To Analog Conterver
Sale price₹ 109,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 119,999
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In case you receive the Cayin - iDAC-8 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
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- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Cayin - iDAC-8 comes with a 1 Year warranty from Cayin that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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Why Cayin is Special

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Designed in China
Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!


This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.


If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.
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Born in 1993

Why we love this DAC/Amp

Premium Economy

Sensible spending and class above in quality. 


This headphone or gear offers top-notch sound and performance without much impact on your pocket, promising a delightful experience that exceeds your expectations at an economical price point.


If you see a product marked as “💎 Premium Economy," it indicates that you're getting a high-quality audio product with exceptional sound clarity and reliable performance, all at a budget-friendly price.

Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Our Team's Favourite

Cause after all, we are audiophiles first!


This headphone or gear has won the hearts of our team, standing out as a top pick among our gurus.


If you see products marked as “💙 Our Team’s Favourite”, you're choosing a product that’s been tested, loved, and enthusiastically recommended by our team, giving you confidence that it’s a standout choice!
For Audiophiles at Home

Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.


This headphone or gear is perfect for those who demand exceptional sound quality in their personal sanctuary.


If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.
Connect With Cable

This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.
Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.
Balanced Output

Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.


This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.


If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!

CAYIN INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW DESKTOP DAC AND THE SUCCESSOR TO THE iDAC6 - THE iDAC-8

Cayin launches its all-new desktop DAC, the iDAC-8. It features a unique vacuum tube and solid-state dual timbre components, which allows you to choose between a range of sound profiles to suit your preferences. Cayin has equipped the iDAC-8 with high-performance decoding chipsets from AKM technology. The impressive cooperation between AK4191 and AK4499EX enables support for high-resolution audio formats such as DSD512 and PCM 32Bit/768kHz, ensuring exceptional sound quality. In addition, Cayin iDAC-8 features pre/line dual output modes, providing flexibility in connecting to different amplifiers or active speakers. It equips dual analogue outputs with RCA and XLR connectors, ensuring compatibility with audio equipment. The Cayin iDAC-8 offers SPDIF digital inputs (AES/EBU, optical, coaxial), a USB and I2S digital input, expanding its connectivity options and capabilities. It integrates an ultra-low noise power supply system and over-sized filter capacitors, which provides a clean and stable power delivery for optimal performance. The iDAC-8 is a meticulously engineered DAC housed in a durable and visually appealing metal body, showcasing careful craftsmanship.

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EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL DECODING CAPABILITIES WITH AKM DAC CHIPSET

The Cayin iDAC-8 is equipped with high-performance DAC chipsets, the AK4191 and dual AK4499EX. This DAC chipset setup allows for a fully balanced operation, ensuring high-quality digital-to-analog conversion of your music data. It processes high-resolution audio formats, including DSD512 decoding and PCM up to 32Bit/768kHz, providing exceptional audio quality and fidelity. What makes this configuration noteworthy is that each channel of the Cayin iDAC-8 is powered by its own AK4499EX chip. This design ensures that the Cayin iDAC-8 always operates in MONO mode, which maximizes the potential of the AK4499EX chipset within a fully balanced circuit. As a result, the Cayin iDAC-8 delivers exceptional audio performance, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the AK4499EX DAC chipset for both channels.
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CHOOSE THE TIMBRE YOU PREFER FROM TUBE AND SOLID-STATE CIRCUITS

The Cayin iDAC-8 features two distinct timbre circuits. One based on vacuum tubes and the other on solid-state technology. In the vacuum tube timbre circuit, the 6H6b-B Dual-Triode tube provides a warm and rich sound in your music. The tube paired with two triodes works together simultaneously to increase the power for driving current and minimize noise levels. A fast-switching MOSFET from Vishay serves as the second stage for voltage following. On the other hand, the solid-state timbre circuit utilizes high-performance dual-channel operational amplifiers. These op-amps from Texas Instruments are low-noise and deliver precise audio reproduction. The balanced configuration in a tube and solid-state timbre circuits involves two tubes or op-amps per channel. The single-ended setup uses only one tube or op-amp per channel. This balanced and single-ended timbre circuit configuration in the Cayin iDAC-8 offers you flexibility. You can choose between different tonal characteristics and performance levels based on your preferences.

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OFFERS VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY AND PRECISE VOLUME CONTROL CAPABILITY

The Cayin iDAC-8 offers dual analog outputs with versatile connectivity options that suit your different amplifier setups. You can easily switch between Pre Out and Line Out modes at the touch of a button. The Pre-Out mode provides variable output with volume control, ideal for connecting to power amplifiers and active speakers. In contrast, the Line Out mode offers a fixed level output without volume control, suitable for integrated amplifiers. The connectivity options in the Cayin iDAC-8 include single-ended analog output (RCA), balanced analog output (XLR), AES/EBU digital input (XLR), optical digital input (Toslink), I2S digital input (HDMI), coaxial digital inputs (RCA and BNC), and USB audio digital input. Cayin has featured the iDAC-8 with a high-precision volume controller, the NJW1195AV, which operates in the analog domain for transparent and accurate playback, ensuring excellent audio quality and consistency between channels

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DESIGNED WITH A HIGH-QUALITY POWER SUPPLY FOR NOISE-FREE AUDIO DELIVERY

The Cayin iDAC-8 equips an advanced power system designed for ultra-low noise and high performance. It features in-house designed toroidal power supply transformers with a rated power of up to 45W, ensuring stable and clean power delivery. The main filter capacitors include specialized audio-grade aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Nichicon, providing efficient power filtering. For the 6H6b-B anode power supply and Opamp power supply, the dedicated capacitors and servo stabilizing circuits work in conjunction to maintain excellent voltage stabilization, low noise and low ripple. The DAC Power Supply in Cayin iDAC-8 utilizes cascaded CLC enhanced filtering with ultra-low noise LDOS from TI and Analog Devices, delivering clean power to critical components. To provide a clean audio experience with your Cayin iDAC-8, it features four opamps for the IV conversion, while another two sets manage the LPF, ensuring outstanding audio quality across the entire signal chain.

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SHOWCASING EXQUISITE METAL BUILD WITH HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN

Cayin has crafted the iDAC-8 in a compact and meticulous sleek body. Being a compact audio device, it effortlessly agrees into home audio setups or desktop environments. Its design features an L-shaped aluminium cover plate crafted with precision mould extrusion, CNC machining, fine sandblasting and anodized surface treatment. These components ensure a durable texture that maintains its quality over time. The left and right side panels of the Cayin iDAC-8 are designed as ridged heat sinks, providing additional surface area for improved heat dissipation and enhancing its overall thermal performance. This optimized design condition enables the Cayin iDAC-8 to deliver its peak performance consistently, ensuring an exceptional audio experience.

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ELEVATE YOUR LISTENING EXPERIENCE BY PAIRING THE iDAC-8 WITH iDAP-8 AND iHA-8

Cayin has designed the iDAC-8 to seamlessly blend with the Cayin i-series lineup, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious aesthetic. Its design features an exquisite and compact structure that complements the aesthetics of its companions, the iDAP-8 digital streamer and the iHA-8 headphone amplifier. This similar design language across the i-series products enhances their visual appeal and ensures an elevated user experience. Whether used individually or in combination, each product maintains its unique functionality while harmonizing effortlessly within a complete audio setup. This design approach reflects Cayin's commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail but also offers users the flexibility to create personalized audio configurations tailored to their preferences and needs.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Cayin - iDAC-8 comes with a 1 Year warranty from Cayin that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Cayin's warranty in India.

Elevating Hi-Fi Experiences Since 1993

Founded in 1993, Zhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to perfecting audio equipment under the brand name Cayin. With a commitment to delivering top-notch Hi-Fi products, Cayin embeds cultural richness into its audio range, catering to diverse budgets to make premium music experiences accessible. From tube amplifiers and CD players to speakers, Cayin maintains a consistent benchmark of quality, ensuring a compelling price-to-performance ratio across its offerings.

In 2013, Cayin expanded its horizons into personal audio, unveiling a line of Digital Audio Players (DAP) and desktop audio products. The brand further diversifies its portfolio with portable audio products, including amplifiers and in-ear monitors, empowering users with a broad spectrum of audio choices.

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